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2016-2017StudentandFamilyHandbook

2016-2017StudentandFamilyHandbook

Student & Family Handbook

2016 – 2017

The Student & Family Handbook is designed and intended to provide family and students with information concerning
general policies, rules, and regulations. Throughout the year this handbook may be subject to changes as necessary. For
additional information or if you have any questions or need clarification on any of the items discussed, please contact the
Head of School, Sean Wilson, or the School Office staff.

This Handbook Belongs to: _______________________________________

International High School of New Orleans
727Carondelet St.

New Orleans, LA 70130

The International High School of New Orleans is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its
educational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender,
identity or gender expression. The Head of School has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school’s non-discrimination policies.

Governance & Director Information

The International High School is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operating a Type 2 charter school subject to the regulation of the
Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Board of Directors
Voices for International Business and Education (VIBE)

Voices for International Business and Education (VIBE) is the 501(3) that has been awarded the charter to operate the International High School
of New Orleans and as such is the Governing Board of IHS. As a Type 2 public charter school, VIBE is its own public school district (Local
Education Agency or LEA) that reports directly to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for the State of Louisiana. The VIBE Board
of Directors functions as the school board of the International High School of New Orleans, however they are not responsible for the daily
operations of the school. Day-to-day management of the school is the responsibility of the Head of School.

2016 – 2017 VIBE Board of Directors
Meeting Dates

2016 – 2017 VIBE Board of Directors August 17, 2016 February 15, 2017
Carol Allen, Chair September 17, 2016 March 15, 2017
April 26, 2017
Shontell Thomas, Vice Chair October 19, 2016 May 17, 2017
Mariska Roney, Treasurer November 16, 2016 June 21, 2017
Stacie Retzlaff, Secretary January 18, 2017
Fr. James Carter
Kevin Katner
Robert Keller
Shontell Thomas
Clifton Webb

All Board of Directors meetings, including committee meetings, are open to the public. Board of Director’s meeting notices are always posted in
and outside of the school, as well as listed on the IHS website. School Website: www.ihsnola.org

Requests to address the board must be mailed, delivered, emailed or faxed to:
International High School of New Orleans ATTN:
Request to Address Board of Directors
727 Carondelet St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Fax: 504-566-1142

If emailing, please send to the VIBE Board Chair, Carol Allen Email:
[email protected]

A copy of the organization’s Charter, Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation and other public records are available by making a request in writing to the school’s main
office. The school will respond to all written requests within five (5) business days; there is a fee of $.35 per page for processing. Disclosure may be denied in such
cases where the disclosure would violate state or federal law, would violate personal privacy, are proprietary, are law enforcement records, would endanger the life
or safety of any person, where the records are computer access codes or are purely internal material. Parents have a right to appeal a denial decision to the charter

school board, which must respond in writing within 10 days.

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Table of Contents

GOVERNANCE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS………………………………………………………………………... 2
WELCOME…………………………. ………………………………………………………… 4
5
WHO WE ARE | THE IB LEARNER PROFILE …….……………………………………… 6
THE SCHOOL DAY ………………………………………………………………………… 7
THE BELL SCHEDULE…………………………………………………………………… 8
ATTENDANCE …………………………………………………………………………….. 11
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ………………………………………………………… 13
PROMOTION, GRADING & EVALUATION ……………………………………………… 19
HOMEWORK POLICY …………………………………………………………………….. 20
CULTURE, CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE POLICIES ………………………………………. 25
UNIFORM POLICY ……………………………………………………………………….. 27
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY …………………………………………………………... 27
SUPPORT SERVICES ………………………………………………………………………. 29
RECORDS ……………………………………………………………………………………. 31
SAFETY & SECURITY …………………………………………………………………….. 35
APPENDIX ………………………………………………………………………………….

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August 15, 2016
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to the International High School of New Orleans.

Every year represents a fresh start for our students to do their very best, to learn new things and to soar
academically. Our teachers strive to help students pursue their dreams and reach their fullest potential, especially
with help from you. Together, we can ensure all students realize their highest potential. We will continue to
provide a quality education for all students. Under no circumstances can we compromise our goal to ensure all
students are college-prepared and career-ready.

IHSNO wants every student to succeed. The Parent-Student Handbook is designed to be a resource to help all of
us in that effort. It includes information on student expectations, our policies and procedures and much more.

We ask parents and students to take time to review the pages in this handbook. Knowing the information will help
families navigate the school year. We are excited to partner with you in this endeavor.

As Head of School, I am focused on setting high expectations for all children, boosting academic achievement
student by student and expanding the avenues to learn, to explore and to excel for all.

Thank you for choosing the International High School of New Orleans. I wish everyone the best of luck during
the 2016-2017 school year.

Thank you,

Sean Wilson
Head of School

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1. Who We Are – The International Baccalaureate

To develop a 9-12 academic continuum, IHS follows and is structured around the International Baccalaureate (IB). IHS is an
IB World School that is rooted in the characteristics of the IB Learner Profile. The IB Diploma Programme aims to develop
in students the knowledge, skills and attitudes they will need to be successful in life. Teaching and learning at IHS are seen
and understood holistically through the IB Learner Profile. Every student, parent, family, and member of the IHS faculty and
staff are expected to adopt the characteristics of and follow the IB Learner Profile.

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4. THE SCHOOL DAY

The school day begins promptly at 8:10 am.
All students are expected to be present from 8:10 am – 3:25 pm every day. Breakfast is served from 7:45 am to 8:05 am after
which the cafeteria is closed until lunchtime.
Students wishing to eat breakfast must be in the cafeteria by 8:00 am.

Arrival

•IHS students are expected to be present and on time each day, and in proper uniform.
• Carpool/RTA/Walking students enter the building at the Carondelet street entrance near the auditorium as early as

7:45 am.
• Faculty and Staff will assist with traffic to be sure all students enter the building safely. Students who ride the

School Bus are escorted from the school bus to the courtyard entrance of the building near the cafeteria at 7:45 am.
• Students are allowed to use Cafeteria 1, Cafeteria 2, the Courtyard (weather permitting) or the Auditorium in the

mornings.
•Staff will monitor student transitions to and from these areas at all times.
•Students are not allowed on the 2nd and 3rd floors before the 1st bell.
• Bell #1 at 8:00 am - Students begin the transition to their 1st class. All students are expected to be in class by 8:10

am. Any student arriving after the bell rings will be marked tardy and will receive lunch detention. Repeated
tardiness will result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, lunch detention and after school detention.

Transitions

Students have 3 minutes after the bell rings to transition.The expectations during transitions are to make forward
progress and to walk calmly and quietly. All students are expected to be in class at the appropriate time. Tardy students
and/or students who do not report to class will be subject to disciplinary action by their teacher.

Departure

• All students are expected to leave the building upon dismissal unless attending after school tutoring, club, or activity

that is sponsored by a staff member.

• Students are not allowed to leave campus and return.
• Students are encouraged to make all necessary preparations for lunch and afterschool activities in advance.
• Carpool/RTA/Walking students exit the Carondelet street building exit, as faculty and staff are stationed there to

assist with traffic and monitor for safety.

• Bus students exit the building at the cafeteria exit and report directly to their assigned bus.

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5. IHSNO 2016-17 Bell Schedule

A Days and B Days are on a rotating schedule. If a week is ended on a B Day, the next week begins on an A Day.

Daily Schedule Wednesday Schedule Half Day Schedule

Entrance 8:00 – 8:05 Entrance 8:00 – 8:05 Entrance 8:00 – 8:05

1, 5 8:05 – 9:40 1, 5 8:05 – 9:25 1, 5 8:05 – 9:10

Announcements 8:05 – 8:10 Announcements 8:05 – 8:10 Announcements 8:05 – 8:10

2, 6 9:43 – 11:13 2, 6 9:28 – 10:43 2, 6 9:13 – 10:13

1ST lunch / 11:16 – 11:46 3, 7 10:46 – 12:01 3, 7 10:16 – 11:16
advisory

2nd lunch / 11:49 – 12:19 4, 8 12:04 – 1:24 4, 8 11:19 – 12:24
advisory

3, 7 12:22 – 1:52 Announcements 1:19 – 1:24 Announcements 12:19 – 12:24

4, 8 1:55 – 3:25

Wednesday Assembly Schedule Afternoon Assembly Schedule

Entrance 8:00 – 8:05 Entrance 8:00 – 8:05

1, 5 8:05 – 8:58 1, 5 8:05 – 9:20

Announcements 8:05 – 8:10 Announcements 8:05 – 8:10

2, 6 9:01 – 9:49 2, 6 9:23 – 10:33

3, 7 9:52 – 10:40 1ST lunch / advisory 10:36 – 11:06

4, 8 10:43 – 11:31 2nd lunch / advisory 11:09 – 11:39

Announcements 11:26 – 11:31 3, 7 11:42 – 12:52

Summons to Auditorium 11:31 – 11:45 4, 8 12:55 – 2:05

Assembly 11:45 – 1:24 Announcements 2:00 – 2:05

Summons to Auditorium 2:05 – 2:20

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Assembly 2:20 – 3:25

6. ATTENDANCE

Students can only be successful if they are present and prepared in school every day. At International High School of New Orleans,
excessive absences will not be tolerated. If a student is absent from any class without an excuse for more than 10 days of the school
year, that student will be required to repeat every class in which there are 10 or more absences.

Attendance

In Louisiana all children between the ages of 7 and 18 are required to attend school each day. Parents who violate this law (LRS
17:221) may be fined up to $250 or imprisoned up to 30 days or both. Regular and punctual attendance is important in the
development of an effective learning environment as well as ensuring student success in the classroom. Good attendance habits are
also necessary in the development of sound character traits and for future success in the working world.

The Louisiana Department of Education classifies absences under 4 Categories:

Exempted and Excused - This absence is not counted against the attendance requirement.
Examples: Extended illness documented by a doctor or to celebrate religious holidays.
The student is allowed to make up the missed work and there is no limit to these absences.

Non-Exempted and Excused - This absence is counted against the attendance requirement.
Example: Personal or family illness documented by a parent’s note.
The student is allowed to make up the missed work and may need to make up the hours missed.

Unexcused - This absence is counted against the attendance requirement.
Example: Skipping school.
The student is not allowed to make up the missed work.

Suspensions - This absence is counted against the attendance requirement. The student is not
allowed to make up the missed work.

Exceptions to the attendance policy are considered extenuating circumstances. These are absences that can be considered for excusal.
Documentation must be submitted upon the student’s return to school. The following are absences that can be considered as
extenuating circumstances:
▪ Extended personal physical or emotional illness as verified by a physician or nurse practitioner (original doctor’s note).
▪ This means that if a student is sick and stays home, but does not go to the doctor, it is an unexcused absence.
▪ Extended hospital stay as verified by a physician or dentist (original doctor’s note).
▪ Extended recuperation from an accident as verified by a physician or dentist.
▪ Observation of special, recognized holidays of the scholar’s own faith

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▪ Visitation with a parent who is a member of the United States Armed forces or the National Guard of a state and such parent
has been called to duty for or is on leave from overseas deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting. Excused
absences in this situation shall not exceed five (5) school days per year.

▪ Absences verified and approved by the school principal such as approved travel for education, death in the immediate family
or natural disaster. For any other circumstances (i.e. legal matters, legal issues) parents must provide documentation in
writing to the social worker and/or principal.

The following reasons for absenteeism are NOT excusable:
▪ Caring for a family member (young child, elderly adult)
▪ Missing the school bus
▪ Trips not approved by the principal
▪ Vacations during the school year
▪ Birthdays or other celebrations
▪ Shopping
▪ Working
▪ Personal appointments

Late Check In/ Early Check Out Guidelines

• Medical appointments should be scheduled outside of school time. In rare cases that they must be scheduled during
school hours, a student should not miss the entire day.

• Parents/guardians should call the school as early as possible if the student will not be attending for any reason.
• Upon return to school, the student must bring a written excuse to the office. All excuses shall be written by a

parent/guardian or physician and submitted to the school upon return. Excuses must be turned in no later than five (5)
days from the date of the student being absent.
• Only a parent or approved person listed on emergency card can sign a student out of school in the main office.
• Please note that when students are not here for the full day, they are only counted present in classes that they actually
attend for more than half of the class time.
• A student that would like to leave due to not feeling well or sickness MUST see the nurse to get approval prior to calling
home.

For additional information regarding attendance, please contact the school social worker, Rosara Ortiz-Riley at 504-717-3506.

Tardiness

Getting to school on time is a key to your child’s success. At International High School of New Orleans, the learning begins from the
moment a student walks in the door. Students who are late miss essential instruction, disrupt the learning of other students, and risk
falling behind.

Students who exhibit habitual tardiness can be reported to the Families in Need of Service Office. Students who arrive tardy to school
more than 5 times within a semester will automatically be referred as truant.

Truancy

Students who exhibit habitual absences will be reported to the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court via the FINS Office. Any student that
has 5 unexcused absences within a semester and has not provided the school with written documentation will be reported as truant to

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the Families in Needs of Service Office. Parents and/or legal guardians will receive written notice. You may learn more about the
FINS process by viewing the following websites: http://www.lasc.org/court_managed_prog/FINS.asp,

http://opjc.com/programs/fins.htm, or by calling 504.658.9590.

PARENT COMMUNICATION | ATTENDANCE RECOVERY

In the instance of student absences, contact by the IHSNO Social Worker will be made to the parents or caretakers of the
student. The social worker MUST and will document all contacts/communication with the parent/guardian on the daily
telephone log in order to keep accurate records and documentation surrounding student absences and parent contact.

A verbal notification of absences to parents/caretakers is required after:
• One to Three (unexcused) days of absence or
• In excess of a total of five (unexcused) non-consecutive days.

The Attendance Recovery Agreement

This document will serve as a promise of the parent or guardian that they are responsible for ensuring that their student will
meet with teachers, collect missing assignments, and attend make-up days before the end of the quarter.

This document must be signed by a parent or guardian prior to any student participating in credit recovery activities.

A copy of the signed document will be placed in the student’s file.

LOUISIANA TRUANCY LAW (R.S. 17:233)

“Any student who is a juvenile and who is habitually absent from school or is habitually tardy shall be reported by visiting teachers and
supervisors of child welfare and attendance to the family or juvenile court of the parish or city as a truant child, pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 2 of Title VII of the Louisiana Children's Code relative to families in need of services, there to be dealt with in such manner as the court
may determine, either by placing the truant in a home or in a public or private institution where school may be provided for the child, or
otherwise. (B1a) A student shall be considered habitually absent or habitually tardy when either condition continues to exist after all reasonable
efforts by any school personnel, truancy officer, or other law enforcement personnel have failed to correct the condition after the fifth
unexcused absence or fifth unexcused occurrence of being tardy within any school semester. (B1b) The parent or legal guardian of a student
shall enforce the attendance of the student at the school to which the student is assigned. (B1c) The principal of the school, or his designee,
shall notify the parent or legal guardian in writing on or before a student's third unexcused absence or unexcused occurrence of being tardy, and
shall hold a conference with such student's parent or legal guardian. This notification shall include information relative to the parent or legal
guardian's legal responsibility to enforce the student's attendance at school and the civil penalties that may be incurred if the student is
determined to be habitually absent or habitually tardy. The student's parent or legal guardian shall sign a receipt for such notification.”
(http://legis.la.gov/lss/lss.asp?doc=80325)

Attendance Recovery Guidelines

• Students must make up time for each class missed. Each hour of recovery time = 1 class period recovered.
• Any student who needs attendance recovery will have to sign-up on the Thursday prior to the Saturday Credit Recovery

to reserve their spot.

• Students will also be required to pick up all make-up assignments no later than the Thursday immediately preceding the

Saturday of Attendance Recovery.

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• Saturday Attendance Recovery will take place once a month from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
• Students will be required to arrive on time or will not be able to enter the building and participate in credit recovery.
• Students will be required to come in full IHSNO uniform prepared to work on assignments missed as a result of their

absence.
• Students will have to provide their own transportation to and from the school. The school will not provide bus tokens to

students participating in Attendance Recovery.

• Students will be expected to behave in the same manner as a regular school day. If a student’s behavior becomes a

problem, the student will be asked to leave, and will not be allowed to make up their time.

Scheduled Attendance Recovery Days: December 10th (12/10/16) March 18th (03/18/17)
September 17th (09/17/16) January 21th (01/21/17) April 8th (04/8/17)
October 15th (10/22/16) May 13th (05/13/17)
November 5th (11/12/16) February 11th (02/11/17)

Make Up Work Guidelines

• It is the responsibility of the students to obtain their make-up work from their teachers.
• It is expected that this work will be obtained within 24 hours of returning to school.
• A student attending school sponsored or endorsed activities, has the responsibility of obtaining all assignments and

completing the work as scheduled for all classes missed.
• If a student misses a midterm or a final exam, and has proper documentation, then the student is permitted to make-up the

exam within 3 days of returning.

• Any student under suspension who misses a midterm or final exam, is permitted to make it up within 3 days.

7. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Our Curriculum Framework: The International Baccalaureate Program
http://www.ibo.org/

Academic Integrity

International High School expects all students to abide by ethical academic standards. Academic dishonesty—including
plagiarism, cheating or copying the work of another, allowing someone to copy another’s work, using technology for illicit
purposes, or any unauthorized communication between students for the purpose of gaining advantage during an examination, test
or quiz—is strictly prohibited. IHSNO’s Academic Integrity Policy covers all school-related tests, quizzes, reports, class
assignments, and projects, both in and out of class. The purpose of IHSNO’s Academic Integrity Policy is to prepare students for
the world of college and beyond, where cheating and plagiarism have dire consequences.

*Please refer to the complete Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy in the Handbook Appendix.

IHSNO Course Offerings

All students will adhere to the following course sequence while attending IHSNO. Students have the options listed within each department
during each year based on graduation requirements and plans.

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ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE MATHEMATICS ARTS ELECTIVES

English I Arabic I World Geography Environmental Algebra I Visual Arts I ACT Prep
Science Algebra I Honors
English I Arabic I World Geography Geometry Visual Arts II Business Computer
Honors Honors Environmental Applications
Civics Science ESL
English I IB Arabic Ab Initio I IB Art I Creative Writing
ESL Biology

English II IB Arabic Ab Initio II Civics Honors Biology ESL Geometry Honors IB Art II ESL I
US History Chemistry Álgebra II Film Studies ESL I Reading
English II French I
Honors

English French II US History Honors Chemistry Honors Álgebra II Honors IB Film ESL II
III Studies I ESL II Reading

IB IB French Ab Initio I IB History of the IB Biology IB Math Study I IB Film
English Americas Studies II
III

English Ib French Ab Initio II World History IB Environmental Advanced Math - Functions and Music ESL III
IV IB World History Science I ESL IV
Statistics Appreciation
Anatomy and
IB Mandarín I Physiology IB Math Study II Choir
English
IV

Mandarín II IB Environmental Science II IB Extended Essay
I
IB Mandarin Ab Initio I
IB Extended Essay
IB Mandarin Ab Initio II II

Health (.5)

Spanish I PE I (.5)

Spanish II PE II

Spanish III Conversation & Culture Speech I

IB Spanish Ab Initio I Study Skills I

IB Spanish SL I Study Skills II
Spanish IV Conversation & Culture Study Skills III

IB Spanish Ab Initio II Study Skills IV
Vietnamese I
IB Theory of
Knowledge I

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Vietnamese II IB Theory of
Vietnamese III Knowledge II
Vietnamese IV

8. PROMOTION, GRADING & EVALUATING

Promotion

A student’s grade classification is based upon the number of Carnegie units of credit earned. This classification shall remain in effect
for the entire year.

Grade classifications will be as follows:

UNITS EARNED UNIT RANGE GRADE
Fewer or equal to 6 units 0 – 6.5 9th
7 or more units, but fewer than 14 7 – 13.5 10th

14 or more units, but fewer than 21 14 – 20.5 11th
21+ 12th
21 or more units and is eligible to
complete the 24 State Required

units
for graduation

Course Credit

• High school students must be present 94% of the academic year and receive a grade of "D" or higher to earn credit for
the course.

• In order to pass a one-unit course, a student must earn a grade of "D" or higher for the academic year.
• If a student fails fourth quarter, they fail the entire year.
• In order to pass a 1/2 unit course a student must earn a grade of "D" or higher for the semester

In addition to the above guidelines, in order to receive course credit please remember:

Students who accrue more than 10 class periods of absence for the school year will not be awarded credit for a one-credit course.
Students who accrue more than 5 class periods of absence for the semester will not be awarded credit for ½ credit course. Students
who have more than 10 absences in any one class during the school year will receive a grade of “F” on their report card.

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Students who fail to earn their Carnegie unit or a portion of the Carnegie unit will be required to make up the unit during summer school.
There is a fee of about $250 per .5 unit for summer courses. IHSNO does not offer summer school.

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Grading Scale

Students are to be graded on their academic achievement and not their behavior.

Percentage % Quality Quality Point

Equivalents Points Average

A 100 - 93 4 4.0 – 3.5

B 92 - 85 3 3.49 – 2.5

C 84 - 75 2 2.49 – 1.5

D 74 - 67 1 1.49 – 1.0

F 66 or below 0 0.99 – 0.0

Incomplete – MUST BE Pre-Approved by

I Head of School/Designee

W Withdrawn from Class

The following are all considered in grading:

Class Work/Participation Homework Projects
Presentations Midterm / Final Exams
Tests / Quizzes EOC (If applicable)

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EXAM
POLICY

Every subject and every class will administer a midterm exam as well as a final exam.

If a course has an End-of-Course exam, this test will count as an exam grade (25%); however, these courses are
still required to present a final project, lab, or presentation for the official final exam grade.

Exam grades are weighted at 25% of the overall grade in each course.

9. HOMEWORK POLICY

At IHSNO, we believe that improving the rigor and relevance of the curriculum and improving 19
relationships will increase student achievement and promote citizenship. In order to achieve these
goals, IHSNO is suggesting 1-2 hours of homework across the curriculum each night.

Rationale

Homework is defined as any assignment that is completed during non-classroom time. These
assignments should introduce, reinforce, extend and/or enrich class-work. Homework is a necessary
extension of the school day and an important part of a student’s educational experience. Homework

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encourages self-discipline, positive self-esteem and an interest in learning. Homework also promotes the School-Home-
Community relationship, since parents, teachers and community supporters are involved with students in completing
assignments.

Teacher’s Responsibilities:

• To assign homework nightly, including on Fridays, for the weekend
• Provide feedback on homework and return in a timely and purposeful manner
• To never assign homework as a punishment and to never not give homework as a reward

Expected Time Ranges for Outside Work/Homework:

• Expect one-half hour of homework per class. each night. (1-2 hours each night)

This is not meant to be a minimum or maximum.
• Individual students (and assignments) will need varying amounts of time to complete assignments. The complexity of the

assignment and the course may require additional time, as well as summer assignments.

Vacation Homework

Teachers may provide students with homework during school vacations. Completed vacation homework may be counted as a test
grade, if assigned.

State Homework Help Sites: http://www.state.lib.la.us/
http://homeworkla.org/

Report Card Night | Parent Conferences

Teachers will contact parents/caretakers of any student who is failing their class at the 6-weeks Progress Report for every

quarter. Often poor attendance leads to lower grades. The teacher will schedule a MANDATORY parent conference in order to
discuss the student’s progress with the parents/caretakers and sign an Attendance Recovery Contract.

Parent Teacher Conferences (Outside of the scheduled Report Card Night)

QUARTERLY PARENT CONFERENCE
REPORT PROGRESS ALERT DATES
CARDS

Quarter 1 Thursday, September 22, 2016
October 20,

2016

Quarter 2 Thursday, December 1, 2016
January 5,

2017

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Quarter 3 Thursday, February 9, 2017
March 23, 2017 Thursday May 4, 2017

Quarter 4
May 30, 2017

Communication between teachers and parents is strongly encouraged. If a parent or guardian would like to establish
communication with any of his/her student’s teachers, it can be done through the following channels:

I. Parents are encouraged to communicate directly with the student’s teacher. This communication process is important
to ensure the appropriate person is part of the desired conversation and if needed, resolution. Teachers and staff
emails are located on the website in the Faculty & Staff Directory.

II. If the parent decides to contact the office first in order to set up a meeting with the desired faculty/staff, the parent
will need to fill out a teacher contact request form in the office and allow a period of at least 48 hours for the
faculty/staff to get back to the parent.

NOTE:

• Teachers will not be called out of their instructional time to meet with a parent if an appointment has not been set up
and confirmed previously.

• Also, please note that personal information, such as teachers’ personal cell phone numbers, will not be released to the
public.

10. CULTURE, CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE

The IHSNO Culture Team

The primary goals of IHSNO Culture Team are to empower students on the importance of positive behavior, develop and maintain
positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners to support the mission and behavioral expectations of
IHS. The Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) approach will be one of the main initiatives and strategies used to highlight
student centered interventions, which include but are not limited to:

• Communicate clearly to students the behavioral expectations of IHS
• Encourage positive behavior through modeling the desired behavior
• Providing leadership in developing and implementing student management systems
• Collaborating with the RTI Chairperson to facilitate behavior interventions and the resolution of student conflict
• Developing student centered interventions to address and reduce the instances of student absences, tardiness and

truancy.
• Collaborating with staff to maintain the school’s crisis management plan and safety requirements

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• Advocating for the inclusion of students in the development of school policies and community partnerships
• Developing student leaders through group trainings and the creation of opportunities for students to participate in school
improvement activities.

Expectations

Students are expected to be International High School of New Orleans ambassadors and must conduct themselves in a respectful
and considerate way at all times whether at school, in route to and from school, or in the community. Students who misbehave,
show disrespect to school employees, show disregard for school property, or disrupt school activities shall be subject to
appropriate disciplinary action.

Students are expected to:

• Demonstrate respect for self and others
• Take seriously their courses of study
• Demonstrate courtesy to others
• Comply with school dress code
• Behave in a responsible manner
• Cooperate with school officials
• Cooperate with others
• Respect other’s property
• Attend class regularly
• Adhere to the Student Code of Conduct and demonstrate the IB Learner Profile
• Be prepared for class

Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy
In keeping with the pursuit of a diverse and inclusive learning community, bullying and harassment are prohibited at the
International High School of New Orleans. This prohibits any written, verbal or physical conduct that adversely affects the ability of
one or more students to participate in or benefit from the school's educational programs or activities either by placing the student (or
students) in reasonable fear of physical harm, or because the conduct is so severe, persistent, or pervasive. This includes conduct
that is based on the student's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, religion or any other distinguishing characteristics. This also includes association with a person or group with one or
more of the above-mentioned characteristics, whether actual or perceived. This policy covers conduct that takes place in the school,
on school property, at school-sponsored functions or activities, on school buses or vehicles, or at bus stops, as well as any electronic
communication that takes place at these locations. This policy applies to the entire school community, including educators, school
staff, students, parents, and volunteers.

Discipline Policy
At IHSNO a safe, learning environment actively promotes thoughtfulness, creativity and excellence. Therefore, students and staff
will adhere to our system of discipline that promotes and embodies the IB Learner Profile.

Structure, routine, and consistency are the cornerstone in creating a positive school climate.
Discipline is rooted in true care and concern for our students. We must teach and model the importance of self-respect and
ownership of our behavior. Discipline is not only about consequences, it provides the greatest opportunity for teaching students
exactly what is expected of them and guiding students to find positive solutions during conflicts.

At IHSNO, school rules are carried out on a systematic and consistent basis on campus and in classrooms. The discipline policy
provides due process procedures that the school will follow in applying its disciplinary actions.

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International High School of New Orleans is committed to providing a positive learning environment for all students and does not
tolerate dating abuse, sexual violence, harassment or stalking in its school. Please see the appendix for the complete policy and form
to use to report incidents of dating abuse.

Students are encouraged to document all incidents and allegations made against them. Students will document incidents on a
Student In-take Form/Bullying Form). After completion of the form, an investigation of the incident will be conducted by an adult.
After a thorough investigation, the Dean of Students under the supervision of the principal will determine the degree of reprimand
(based on the discipline policy).
Each student is responsible for his/her own behavior. IHSNO expects the highest standard of conduct and decorum of all
students. The Student Code of Conduct must be signed by students and parents/guardians.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF INFRACTIONS
Discipline incidents will be classified as Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Infractions.

• Tier 1 Infractions – Discipline incidents that can be handled by the teacher and do not warrant a discipline referral to
Principal or designee. Any behavior that is of low-level intensity, passive in nature and/or of a non-threatening manner is a
Level 1 Infraction.

• Tier 2 Infractions – Discipline incidents that interfere with anyone’s safety and learning, are of a threatening or harmful
nature, legal violations and warrant administrative interventions.

• Tier 3 Infractions – Discipline incidents that severely interfere with anyone’s safety and learning, are of a threatening or
harmful nature, are legal violations and warrant immediate response from administration, crisis team, entire staff, and/or
community support are Level 3 Infractions.

Transportation Responsibilities

IHSNO will provide transportation for students based on location and need. Families are responsible for their child’s transportation
during after-school hours. This includes detention, after school tutoring, and any other after school activities. There will be no
supervision provided for students after 4:30pm. Parents are asked to pick up their child in a timely manner. If a student misses the
bus for any reason, it is their responsibility to find a way to and from school.

School Bus Conduct

Students must comply with the Student Code of Conduct while traveling on a school bus to and from their homes or school
sponsored event. If a student commits an infraction covered in the Student Code of Conduct on a school bus, the school bus
driver/monitor will complete the School Bus Behavior Report and give a copy of the form to the Principal or designee,
parent(s)/legal guardian(s), and the student. If the Principal or designee decides a conference is necessary, the Principal or designee
will notify the parent(s)/legal guardian. A parent conference with the Principal or designee will be held in person or by phone before
the student is allowed to ride the bus again.

A school bus suspension does not necessarily mean a suspension from school. If a student is suspended from the school bus, it is the
parent(s)/legal guardian(s)’ responsibility to ensure the student arrives to school on time. After two infractions on the bus, the

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If a student with disabilities is suspended or expelled from the bus, the school is required to provide alternate transportation for the
student only if transportation is documented on the Individual Education Plan (IEP). If transportation is not documented on the IEP,
the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must ensure the child get to and from school on time.

In order to ensure the safety of all our students on the bus, students may not interfere with bus safety in any way. For example,
students may not throw things from the bus windows; create a disturbance on the bus; refuse to comply with directions given by the
bus driver, use profanity, hang out the window, etc. If such infractions occur, the student will upon the second (2) such occurrence,
permanently lose their bus privileges. At the discretion of the Principal, any student who creates a major threat to the safety of other
students on the bus will lose their bus seat immediately. The vacant seats will be given to the next student on the transportation
waiting list.

Car Rider / RTA / Street Car

All car and RTA/streetcar riders must be dropped off in front of school (727 Carondelet Street) and must enter through the
auditorium doors at 7:45 am-8:00 am. After 8:00 am, student must enter the school’s front door. Once students enter the campus,
they are not allowed to leave unless they have written permission from an administrator or they are checked out by a
parent/guardian. (tardy protocol)

Parking Policy
Students are not allowed to park on campus during normal school hours.

No Touch Policy
Students are to keep their hands and feet to themselves at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, public displays of
affection, horseplay, play fighting, pushing, shoving, fondling, groping, or bumping into each other. Dependent upon the
severity, no touch violations can be minor or major violations of the school discipline policy.

Respect for School Property
All desks, books, and school materials are the property of the school. Students must be respectful of all school property and may not
deface school furniture, walls, ceilings, floors or equipment. Students may not tamper with fire alarms, fire extinguishers or any
electrical systems. The willful destruction, damage or defacement of school property is grounds for disciplinary action. Students and
their parents/guardians will be required to pay for the repair or replacement of any school property that is lost, damaged or defaced
as a result of the student’s actions or neglect.

Personal Property Policy
IHSNO is not responsible for storage, maintenance and safe-keeping of any personal items that students bring to school. Students
are encouraged not to bring any personal items. Any student who brings personal items to school does so at his/her own risk and
should be aware the items may be confiscated if instructional time is compromised in any way.

Instructional Materials
Students are responsible for the care for all instructional material (textbooks, laptops, calculators, etc.) issued to them. All
instructional material must be returned to the teacher in good condition at the end of the instructional period. A replacement
fee will be assessed if instructional materials are not in good/useable condition upon return.

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Search and Seizures of Property

All students and their property are subject to search and seizure. School officials may search students, vehicles brought on campus,
book bags, school desks and other school property are subject to inspection and search by school authorities at any time without
further notice to students or parents. Students may be randomly searched throughout the school day or searched if there is probable
cause. Students are required to cooperate if asked to open book bags, purses or any vehicle brought on campus. Metal detectors may
be utilized at school or at any school function, including activities which occur outside normal school hours or off the school
campus at the discretion of administrators. Students refusing to cooperate will be subject to further disciplinary action should he/she
be suspected of being in possession of items that may be harmful to others or considered illegal on school property. Parents should
be aware that State and/or Federal law may require modified disciplinary actions for special education students.

11. UNIFORM POLICY

School Uniform
All students must adhere to the mandatory school uniform daily.

Student dress reflects his/her attitude toward school and class work. Students are expected to be neat, clean, and fully dressed at
all times. This policy permits students to wear a blue or green IHSNO Polo or Oxford shirt (button down or spread collar,
IHSNO traditional shirt), black appropriate fitting pants, socks and a belt.

SHIRT:
Short sleeve Oxford button down in light blue with logo and shirt tucked in pants

Long sleeve Oxford button down in light blue with logo and shirt tucked in pants
Short sleeve IHSNO Polo shirt– blue or green

Button down cardigan in navy blue or black

*Seniors:
Short or long sleeve Oxford button down with logo in white, and shirt tucked in pants

Short sleeve IHSNO Polo shirt with logo
SWEATER:
Sweater and vest in navy blue or black

PANTS:
Appropriate fitting black pants (Dickies)

SHOES:
Tennis shoes/sneakers

SOCKS:
Must wear socks

BELT:
Must wear a belt

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The following items will NOT be allowed under any circumstances: What if the circumstance is a dress down day?
How about?

Athletic Shirts Shorts
T-Shirts Regular or Skinny Jeans
Sweatpants Pajamas
Body tights Pajama-like Clothing
Leggings Hoodies
Jeggings Bandanas
Dresses Caps
Skirts Sunglasses
Scarves – head gear, head wraps, Open-toed shoes
Du-rags Boots or Cleats

IHSNO students are not to wear any other outerwear besides an IHSNO Uniform ‘Sweater’. Students are not permitted to wear
head apparel, such as hats, du-rags, or bandanas in the building at any time unless for documented religious/cultural reasons.
IHSNO prohibits the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, or manner of grooming, by virtue of its color, arrangement,
trademark, or any other attribute that denotes membership in a gang. Attire and accessories may not portray or exhibit profane,
vulgar, offensive, violent, drug, alcohol or gang related words or symbols.

If students do not have access to their uniform for a brief period of time, they must wear solid color pants and a collared solid
color shirt.

For uniform assistance, contact the school’s social worker.

Dress Down or Themed Dress Days: If students have been rewarded with a dress down day they may wear appropriate fitting

jeans (not torn) and a polo style or button down shirt. All other rules stated above still apply. Themed Dress Days will be
communicated in the parent newsletter and on the school’s website.

Physical Education Uniform

Students must purchase an IHSNO P.E. uniform if they are scheduled to take P.E. The uniform consists of blue or green
shorts, white shirt, white socks, and tennis shoes.

ID Policy

All students must purchase an identification card (ID) at a cost of $10. The ID card must be visible and worn around the neck
on a lanyard at all times. ID Cards shall not be defaced, modified, altered, changed, tampered with or deliberately damaged.
The ID card must be presented upon request to any member of the faculty or staff during the school day or at any school
function. Failure to do so subjects the student to disciplinary action. ID’s must be worn to ride the school bus and attend field
trips.

The ID may be utilized in many ways (i.e. admittance to school dances, cafeteria dining, and athletic events, borrowing laptops
and books). Students must replace a lost or stolen ID card. The replacement costs is $5.00. Temporary ID’s can be purchased

at the front office for $1.00. ID cards are non-transferable (cannot be given or used by another person). A student without an ID

is considered out-of-uniform, including free dress days, and will be issued an after school detention. Any missed after school

detention will result in an In-School Suspension the following day.

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Student ID’s will be issued by grade level:
Freshmen – Grey
Sophomore – Green
Juniors – Blue
Seniors – White
Off campus: Dual Enrollment, BARD, IBDP - Red

12. ELECTRONICS DEVICE POLICY

All electronic devices used during the day (during class/instructional time/lunch/PE) is prohibited (Bulletin 741, page 43). The
Principal or designee has the authority to implement policies regarding any electronic device. Any unauthorized use or display of
any electronic device during the day (during class/instructional time/lunch/PE), will be confiscated and held to a parent picks up
the device. If the misuse of any electronic device occurs more than three times the student will lose the privilege of bringing that
device to school.

Disciplinary measures shall result in the following procedures for violation of this policy:

● First infraction will result in the confiscation of any electronic device for five (5) days.
● Second infraction will result in a confiscation for 10 days
● Third infraction will result in a confiscation of the device for the remainder of the school year, and loss of privilege of

bringing a cell phone or any other electronic device to school for the remainder of the school year.
● Confiscated electronic devices will be returned “ONLY” to a parent or guardian when the confiscation period has

expired.
● The Principal or designee maintains the right to search confiscated electronic devices to make an accurate assessment of

the nature of the disruption and its risk to others.

TELEPHONE CALLS

Students needing to make “emergency calls” home may be permitted to use the office phone with the approval of the teacher
and office administrator. Students are prohibited from using cell phones during the school day.

Any student refusing to provide or hand over any electronic device to any school employee will be suspended for willful
disobedience. Any student who deceives or attempts to deceive a school employee regarding the possession of an electronic
device or attempts to hide said device in any way will be suspended..

If any unauthorized items are brought onto the school’s campus, teachers must immediately confiscate the item, write the
student’s name on it, and in a timely manner turn it into the office. NOTE: IHSNO will not responsible for the loss of, damage
to or for stolen electronic devices.

13. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The mission of the IHSNO Student Support Team is to provide all students with comprehensive

services that encourage the highest level of student achievement through individual growth in

academic, career, and personal/social domains. In partnership with teachers, administrators, parents

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and our community, the student support team aims to help all students to be successful lifelong
learners and productive, compassionate global citizens.

School Counselors

The School Counselors, Ms Marty D’Aunoy (9th& 12th grades) and Ms Denise James (10th & 11th grades) help
students plan a challenging course schedule and advise students on how to achieve their goals. The school
counselors have information on which tests students should take and how to get on the right track for careers
and individual goals that interest the student. Also, they educate students and parents about the many post-
secondary options available to them. Through many years of experience in the college guidance field and the
exclusive use of Naviance/Family Connection, a comprehensive college guidance software program, the
Counseling team strives to match students to appropriate schools based upon interests, ability and academic
record.

Social Worker

The Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services to students, parents, and the school. The Social Worker is
responsible for and carries out the following functions:
● Promotes regular school attendance,
● counseling with students and parents,
● consults with school personnel regarding the effectiveness of the school’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support,
● works to resolve problems that interfere with student adjustment to school, achievement or attendance, and
● is trained in and serves as a children and family advocate in a variety of situations.

Students are referred to the school social worker when the student shows signs of social and/or emotional difficulties, which
are interfering with the student’s success at school.

Intervention Services (Response To Intervention)

IHSNO’s academic program is designed to address the needs of those students who have been evaluated and identified as
either academically gifted or in need of additional help. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the school has
a specific duty to identify, refer and evaluate student with disabilities.

The Response To Intervention (RTI) process is used to assist students who are not meeting all of their academic or behavioral
goals in class. It is a Tiered process that increases the level of support as necessary. Parents who are concerned about their
child’s progress should speak to their child’s teacher about the intervention process. The teacher then closely monitors the
student’s progress and begins by offering extra support in the classroom. Students who do not show progress in their regular
education classes over several weeks are referred to the school’s Response to Intervention (RTI) team for review and further
assessment to determine additional supports that are needed up to and including eligibility for 504 accommodations or special
education services. The RTI team will review students with low incidence disabilities such as autism, vision or hearing
impairments, etc. immediately.

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A parent may contact IHSNO’s RTI Coordinator Rufus McGee at [email protected], if he/she is concerned that his/her
child needs additional support, may have a disability, wishes to learn more, or would like to request an evaluation. Please note
that referral to the RTI process does not automatically qualify a child for Section 504 or IEP services.

REMEDIATION SPECIALISTS
Remediation Specialists are an integral part of our RTI process. They are support students who are not reaching their academic
goals by assisting the classroom teacher through small group instruction, pull-outs, push-ins, after school tutoring or any extra
support that can be given. Remediation Specialists monitor the student's’ progress to determine if they are making satisfactory
progress or if more interventions are needed.

14. RECORDS

IHSNO recognizes that the collection, maintenance, inspection and dissemination of relevant student educational records are
important to the proper operation of the school community. IHSNO complies with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 and all pertinent regulations, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the rules of the
Louisiana State Department of Education. All student educational records are collected, maintained, inspected, disseminated
and destroyed pursuant to these federal and state regulations.

IHSNO is required by the state to maintain the following information on each student:

o Birth Certificate (COPY)
o Discipline Records
o Emergency Consent Form
o Insurance Card (COPY) – if available
o Declaration of Domicile
o Proof of Address Documentation (COPY)
o Medical Form for Chronic Illnesses Vaccination Records (COPY)
o Free & Reduced Meal Application Report Cards (COPY)

In addition, IHSNO requires that the following forms be on file: Current Year School Registration Form, Emergency Contact
and Pickup Information Form, Authorization to Use Materials/Photographs/Images. All forms must be completed using the
child’s given name as registered on their birth certificate and social security card. In the event that a birth name has been
legally changed, a copy of the court order certifying the change must accompany the copy of the child’s birth certificate.

As a state-chartered school, IHSNO is required to have a physical address on record for each student. Please alert our
Administrative Assistant, Patricia Adams at 504.613.5703 or [email protected], if your family has a mailing
address (such as a PO Box) different from the physical address provided.

Any change in student information (address, phone number, emergency contact) must be transmitted as soon as possible to

IHSNO’s administration.

FERPA

FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, is a federal law that gives parents and students certain rights with
respect to a student’s educational records. These rights include the right to access, inspect and request correction of those

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charter school board. Every school has a duty to ensure that these rights are protected (see
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/uploads/3312.)

FERPA also states that certain types of information (such as information that may appear in a school directory, participation in
sports or activities, dates of attendance at school, degrees or awards received, or most recent previous school attended) may be
disclosed without the expressed consent of a parent/guardian. Parents/guardians may require the school not release any
information without expressed written consent by writing a letter to the Head of School.

It is the policy of IHSNO, that no identifying information on a student is disclosed without written consent from a
parent/guardian. However, please note that, under FERPA, the school may disclose information to certain parties without
the parent/guardian’s consent. The following are exempt from FERPA: School officials and teachers with legitimate
educational interests and Officials and teachers of other schools to which the student is transferring authorized
governmental representatives as required by law.

Copies of Records

Copies of student’s records can be obtained by submitting a Records Request Form (available at the school). The first copy is
free; all subsequent copies are $10 per set. Please allow ten (10) business days for processing.

Release of Grades, Reports, Records & Transcripts

In accordance with the Privacy Act, transcripts and student records can only be released at the written request of a student
or graduate, or the parent or guardian of a student or graduate. Once a student/graduate reaches the age of 18 years of age
his/her parent may no longer complete the records’ requests. The student/graduate must complete these requests him/herself.
Transcript Release Forms, which are available in the counseling office, must be completed before International High School
of New Orleans will send out any official records or transcripts. Requests for records or transcripts must be made by the
student. Current IHS students are not charged for the first official record and transcript issued and mailed. At no time are
official records, or transcripts, or recommendations given directly to students, graduates, parents or guardians.

Transcripts & Supporting Documentation for College and Scholarship Applications

Transcript requests for college and scholarship applications are handled through the College Counseling office at no charge to
students.
Requests for transcripts should be made at least three weeks in advance of a school or scholarship program’s printed
deadline. The College Counseling office will prepare free of charge up to ten packets of transcripts, senior year mid-term
grades, the IHSNO School Profile, and when appropriate, letters of recommendation for submission to colleges, universities
and scholarship programs.

Standardized Test Scores

It is students’ responsibility to submit all official ACT and/or SAT scores to the colleges, universities and scholarship
programs to which they have submitted applications. When taking these tests throughout the academic year, students have the
option to include their scores sent to up to four schools and/or scholarship programs as part of the test registration fee. If this
option is not chosen, students must request additional scores sent by visiting www.act.org or, www.collegeboard.com and
clicking “additional scores”. Students should be prepared to pay an additional fee when choosing this option for submission
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Disclosure of Conduct Records

IHSNO will, when requested on the institution’s application, report student conduct records – including, but not limited to,
serious disciplinary violations, probation, off-campus suspensions, and dismissals, both before and after a student submits an
application for admission.

Withdrawals

To withdraw from IHSNO, a parent/guardian if the student is younger than 18 years old must accompany a student. If the
student is 18 years of age or older he or she can complete the withdrawal process by him/herself. The following procedures
will be adhered to for student withdrawal:

• All withdrawal requests must be made forty-eight (48) hours in advance by a parent/guardian identification must be
provided when withdrawing a student.

• All instructional material i.e. textbooks, computers, calculators and library books must be returned prior to withdrawal.
All fees must be paid or withdrawal papers will be held.

• A request of withdrawal notice needs to be completed by the student’s parent/guardian.
• The admissions counselor will submit the request for withdrawal notice to get the required signatures from teachers,

school counselor and the Head of School/Designee.
• All records will be faxed directly upon receiving a records request from the school the student is attending next.

15. SAFETY & SECURITY

Emergency Contact Information

The school maintains a file of emergency contact information for students at IHSNO. Emergency situations may arise involving
the welfare of a student when a parent is not available. The telephone number of a friend, a neighbor or a family member who
will be able to take over care and responsibility for the child should be noted in the emergency information. The Emergency
Contact Card must be completed by parents. Information provided by parents on the card provide emergency personnel with
potentially lifesaving information (known medications, medical/psychiatric conditions, allergies, pediatrician and his/her
contact information, etc.). Schools release medical information only to emergency personnel in an emergency.

It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify the office immediately of any changes to emergency information.

Non-Custodial Parents

Unless prohibited by a court order to the contrary, IHSNO will upon the request of either parent of a student whose parents are
separated or divorced, provide the requesting parent with copies of any documents relating to: the student’s academic progress,
the student’s emotional and/or physical health, notices of school-initiated parent-teacher conferences; notices of major school-
sponsored events which involve parent-student interaction and the school calendar. In the event the right of one parent to visit or
have contact with a child has been prohibited by court order, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the Head of
School with a copy of this court order and to ensure that the order is kept current. This is required to provide school personnel
with a legal basis for restricting contact of a noncustodial parent in the school setting. If a court order has expired and a
subsequent order prohibiting contact has been entered, the custodial parent must provide the Head of School with a copy of the
new order.

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School personnel will only meet with the legal parent/guardian in regards to matters of discipline, student grades,
intervention services, special education needs, etc. Only the legal parent/guardian will be permitted to participate in
student/parent conferences.

Emergency Phone Calls

Students needing to make “emergency calls” home may be permitted to use the office phone with the approval of the teacher
and office administrator. Students are not permitted to use their cell phones during the school day.

Emergency School Closings

The Head of School/Designee may close school because of inclement weather, contagious disease or other emergencies.
IHSNO utilizes a broadcast telephone message service to notify parents of school-related emergencies or special
announcements. School closings will also be announced on WWL 870 AM Radio and on WWL Channel 4 television. Also,
you can find this information updated on the IHSNO Website as well as our Facebook and Twitter. Make sure to subscribe to
these outlets if possible.

Emergency Procedures / Severe Injury

911 will be called for any student sustaining severe or life threatening injury or illness at school. First aide will be administered
by the school nurse or a staff member that is certified in CPR and/or First Aide. Parents will be notified immediately. If a
parent/guardian is not able to get to school in a timely manner, the student will be accompanied by school personnel to the
hospital.

Emergency Safety Drills

Fire, disaster (tornado, flash flood) and lockdown drills are conducted throughout the school year. Emergency exit information is
posted within each classroom and office, All Faculty and staff members review procedures on an annual basis. The school
maintains an Emergency Operation Plan on file in the office of Director of Facility. A copy is posted in each classroom and
office. Students are to comply with all evacuations procedures and directions. Students are to exit and enter the building silently
for safety purposes, and students refusing to comply will be subject to disciplinary action.

Asbestos

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)
required annual notification to the building occupants (students & their parents), employees and visiting workers regarding our
existing Asbestos Management Plans. If you are interested in see the Asbestos Management Plan. You can make an
appointment with Director of Facility by call 504-613-5712 or email [email protected].

Accidents / Injuries

All accidents and injuries must be reported to the instructor and to the office. In case of serious injuries or illness,
parents/guardians will be notified. Parents must inform school administration regarding students who require immediate or
special consideration, such as nosebleeds, diabetes, epilepsy, hearing conditions, or any other physical or mental restrictions.
Incident reports are generated for all accident injuries that occur on school property. A copy of the incident report goes home
with the student. All accidents involving disciplinary measures are addressed by the Head of School, or designee.

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Illness

A student who becomes ill during the school day must report to the office or to a teacher. The teacher will provide the student
with a pass to the nurse. Students who become ill are not permitted to leave the building without properly notifying school
officials.

Chronic Illness / Allergies

All students with chronic conditions such as: on-going mental health issues, asthma, allergic reaction, diabetes, respiratory
distress or seizure disorder must meet with the Special Education Coordinator and School Nurse at the beginning of the school
year to develop an emergency care plan; this plan must accompany orders signed by the student’s physician for medication or
treatment in school. The Coordinator and School Nurse will communicate with school administration as necessary to
implement the emergency plan. The director of food services will be notified in writing of any students with food allergies or
food intolerance.

Medication Administration

Parents must make every effort to schedule the administration of medications outside of school hours. If necessary, parents who
wish the administration to administer treatments or medications (including over the counter medications) must submit a
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ORDER FORM signed by their Louisiana physician. The medication administration order
form is available from the school office. Medicine to be administered must be in its original container and properly labeled with
the student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage and the time to be administered. Medications will be stored in a
central, secure location, except for inhalers and epipens which students may keep on their persons. ALL MEDICATION IN A
STUDENT’S POSSESSION MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE MEDICATION FORMS ON-FILE IN THE NURSE’S
OFFICE. IHS is not liable for a student’s reaction to medication when given in accordance with the prescriber’s directions.

Immunizations

All students entering school in Louisiana must provide vaccination records. Each school year the nurse reviews vaccination
records for all students. The nurse works closely with the State Department of Health, utilizing the Louisiana Immunization
Network for Kids Statewide (LINKS) database to track immunization information for each child. Parents should update
immunization records as needed. Parents/guardians may request an exemption from immunization requirements. Please see the
school nurse for exemption procedures.

Lice

Any student suspected of having head lice is excluded from school until satisfactory treatment has been given and lice and/or
nits are no longer present. Discretion is used to check other students in classes where there is a head lice outbreak. Written
notification will be sent home regarding head lice outbreaks.

Mandatory Abuse Reporting

Teachers and other school staff are required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect when they have reasonable
cause to believe such abuse, neglect or crime has occurred or is occurring. Abuse is the non-accidental physical, sexual or
emotional injury to a child; neglect is the failure to fulfill a child’s physical or emotional needs.

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Visitors on Campus

All visitors must enter the front door on Carondelet Street. Visitors must wait to be buzzed in and escorted to the front office. All
visitors will be asked to present a photo ID and must wear a visitor's badge while on campus. All visitors must be escorted
throughout the campus. No visitors will be allowed to park or enter the school from Baronne Street (back of the school).

Smoke/Alcohol/Drug Free Environment

The use of tobacco/tobacco products/alcohol/illegal drugs on school property is prohibited for all students, school personnel
and visitors at all times. The school property/environment includes the surrounding sidewalk areas, surrounding yards, all
entrances and parking areas. If a student is found in possession of illegal drugs on school property, he/she may face serious
consequences. Smoking is prohibited within 200 ft. of public or private K-12 school grounds.

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APPENDIX

DOCUMENTS INCLUDED:

• Title 1: School and Parent Compact (1 pg.)

• Teen Dating Abuse Policy (1 pg.)

• Dating Abuse Reporting Form (2 pg.)

• Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy (5 pgs.)

• Field Trip Permission Form (1 pg.)

• Electronics Device Policy (1 pg.)

• Student Internet Acceptable Use Policy (3 pgs.)

• Parent Concerns (1 pg.)

• Acknowledgement of Receiving Handbook Form (1 pg.)

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TITLE 1 SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

2016 – 2017

The staff of International High School of New Orleans and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and
programs funded by Title I Part A of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, agree that this compact outlines how the parents,
the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means
by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

Parent’s Responsibility: I will...

• Ensure that my child attends school daily and arrives at school on time
• Encourage my child to follow the rules and regulations of the school
• Monitor my child’s homework
• Attend parent/teacher conferences and communicate with teachers frequently to discuss my child’s progress
• Volunteer in my child’s school and classroom
• Review the Student Handbook, Dress Code and Code of Conduct with my child and talk about the importance of being

safe, responsible, and respectful at school and in everyday life

• Support School Uniform, Discipline and Internet/Technology Policy
• Support the school Cell Phone Use Policy
• Complete all forms required by school and submit necessary documentation upon request
• Review this Compact with my child

Student’s Responsibility:

• Attend school and all scheduled classes daily
• Complete and turn in all classroom and homework assignments on time
• Accept responsibility for my own actions
• Show respect for myself, other people, and property
• Work hard and do my best
• Follow the school’s expectations and rules
• Follow the Student Code of Conduct
• Adhere to School Discipline Uniform, Internet/Technology Policy
• Adhere to the IHSNO’s Cell Phone Use Policy
• Comply with corrective actions/consequences issued for any violation of the Discipline, Uniform, Internet/Technology

Policy

School’s Responsibility:

• Provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the

students to meet local and state academic standards

• Provide opportunities for ongoing communication between parents and teachers through: o

o Semi-annual parent/teacher conferences
o Periodic progress reports regarding each student’s progress, and

o Opportunities to talk with members of the staff, volunteer in class, and observe classroom activities

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• Provide parents with assistance in understanding academic achievement standards and assessments and how to

monitor their child’s progress

Teen Dating Abuse Policy Statement
International High School of New Orleans is committed to providing a positive learning environment for all students and does not
tolerate dating abuse, sexual violence, harassment or stalking in its school. Dating abuse includes any behavior by a dating partner that
is used to manipulate, gain control or gain power over someone. It also includes making a person feel bad about himself or herself or
other people who are close to this person. It also includes making a person afraid of his or her girlfriend or boyfriend. We find that
incidents of dating abuse, sexual violence, harassment and stalking negatively impact the school environment and the ability of all
students to thrive. We strive to ensure that every student is free from these abusive behaviors in their relationships.

We recognize that a student’s experience of dating abuse impacts not only that student but his/her family and community, as well. We
find that the experience of abuse and victimization may make young victims of dating abuse particularly vulnerable to engaging in
delinquent or high-risk activities. We believe that relationship abuse is inextricably linked to other school health and safety issues, such
as truancy, weapons on campus, bullying and fighting. This threatens the safety not only of teen victims of relationship abuse, but of
every student and staff member in the school.

We believe that schools have a responsibility to address these issues with their students. Schools have the opportunity not only to
impact individual victims of relationship abuse, but also to play a significant role in both responding to and preventing incidents of
relationship abuse across the school community. Because teens spend a significant portion of their lives in school, schools are uniquely
positioned to respond to relationship abuse. We believe that schools have a moral and legal obligation to sensitively intervene to
support teens who are already experiencing relationship abuse. Additionally, schools are ideally positioned to provide preventive
measures at an early stage before teens find themselves in violent relationships. Therefore, we believe that schools must proactively
address this problem by establishing effective policies and procedures that address relationship abuse.

IHSNO intends to meet its obligation to address dating abuse in its school by implementing an administrative policy, establishing a
protocol for responding quickly and effectively to complaints of dating abuse among students, and focusing attention on prevention of
dating abuse on campus. Any student experiencing dating abuse is to complete the Student Complaint Form and submit to the School
Social Worker, either counselor or any staff member.

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ACADEMIC HONESTY & INTEGRITY POLICY
2016 – 2017

International High School of New Orleans expects all students to abide by ethical academic standards. According to International
Baccalaureate Diploma Program guidelines Academic Honesty in the IB Educational Context, academic honesty is “making knowledge,
understanding and thinking transparent”1. The purpose of IHS Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy is to provide students, parents,
teachers, and faculty with regulations that promote academic honesty in defining what constitutes academic integrity and academic
misconduct; establish clear procedures in the event that academic dishonesty and misconduct occurs; describe the rights, roles, and
responsibilities of all members of the school community; and hold all members of International High School of New Orleans
accountable to the Principled core value of the IB learner profile.

Academic Integrity can be defined by honest academic work where (1) the ideas and the writing of others are properly cited; (2)
students submit their own work for tests and assignments without unauthorized assistance; (3) students do not provide unauthorized
assistance to others; and (4) students report their research or accomplishments accurately.

IB defines academic misconduct as a behavior (whether deliberate or inadvertent) that results in, the student or other student gaining an
unfair advantage (or that disadvantages other students) in one or more assessment component. Academic misconduct includes

● Plagiarism - the representation, intentionally or unwittingly of the ideas, words, or work of another person without proper, clear
and explicit acknowledgement.

● Collusion - supporting misconduct by another candidate, as in allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for assessment by
another.

● Duplication of work - the presentation of the same work for different assessments components and/or diploma requirements
● Misconduct during an examination, including the possession of unauthorized material.
● Disclosing information to another candidate, or receiving information from another candidate, about the content of an

examination paper within 24 hours after the examination.
Authentic Authorship

According to the IBO, “An authentic piece of work is one that is based on the candidate’s individual and original ideas with the
ideas and work of others fully acknowledged. Therefore all assignments, written or oral, completed by a candidate for
assessment must wholly and authentically use that candidate’s own language and expression. Where sources are used or
referred to, whether in the form of direct quotation or paraphrase, such sources must be fully and appropriately acknowledged”
(“Academic Honesty” 2011).

Intellectual Property

There are many different forms of intellectual property rights, such as patents, registered designs, trademarks, moral rights, and
copyright. Students must respect these rights as well as other forms of intellectual and creative expression (like works of art,
literature, or music).

Collaboration

Collaboration is working together in a joint intellectual effort to arrive at a common aim. This is appropriate, encouraged
behavior and does not result in “allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for assessment by another,” as defined above.
According to the IBO, “…there are occasions when collaboration with other candidates is permitted or even actively

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encouraged, for example, in the requirements for some internal assessments. Nevertheless, the final work must be produced

independently, despite the fact that it may be based on the same or similar data as other candidates in the group. This means
that the abstract, introduction, content and conclusion/summary of a piece of work must be written in each candidate’s own
words and cannot therefore be the same as another candidate” (“Academic Honesty” 2011).

Roles and Responsibilities of all members of the school community.

Student Responsibilities Teacher Responsibilities
➢ Reference work ➢ MYP English Language Arts (ELA) teachers’
➢ Cite sources will review this policy with candidates during
➢ Acknowledge others’ ideas and concepts the 9th and 10th grade years and prior to
➢ Acknowledge all sources using MLA or APA beginning the Diploma Programme in the 11th
style referencing in a consistent manner, grade
including sources that have been paraphrased ➢ IB English teachers will continue to review
or summarized2 this policy with students throughout the two
➢ Sign acknowledgement form saying you have years of the Diploma Programme in the 11th
received, read, and understand IHS’s and 12th grade
Academic and Integrity Policy and the IBDP ➢ Set clear expectations for assignments and
General regulations handbook provide guidance to candidates on how to
correctly cite the sources they have referenced
School Responsibilities ➢ Design assignments that do not lend
➢ IB Coordinator and/or her designee will check themselves to academic misconduct
all candidates’ work prior to submission to the ➢ Discuss the benefits of submitting
IB for assessment and moderation utilizing assignments that are correctly referenced
plagiarizing software technology. ➢ Devote time to teach and practice these skills
➢ IHS’s Academic Honesty and Integrity Board until students master the skill of referencing
will investigate all allegations of academic ➢ Be a role model – make sure all shared
misconduct and communicate consequences materials are correctly referenced.
to the Head of School, Principal, IB ➢ Authenticate student work
Coordinator, and Dean of Students ➢ Report alleged academic misconduct to IHS’s
➢ IB Coordinator reports academic misconduct Academic Integrity Board
to IB
Parent Responsibilities
➢ Encourage your student to plan each
assignment.
➢ Provide support with the scheduling of their
work, as your son or daughter may have many
assignments to complete.
➢ Let your student do his or her own work, but
show them how to research and plan their
work.
➢ Establish a good level of communication with

the school so that you understand the
requirements of the Diploma Programme and
what is expected of students.

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➢ If your son or daughter is having difficulty
with their work, encourage him or her to ask a
teacher for advice.

➢ Sign acknowledgement form saying you have
received, read, and understand IHS’s
Academic and Integrity Policy and the IBDP
General regulations handbook.

Procedures

All parties involved—students, parents, and administrators—are to understand that the teacher’s professional judgment will
determine whether a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy has occurred.

Whenever a student is found to have violated the Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy the following procedures will be followed:

I. Teacher reports the infraction to the academic honesty and integrity board within three days, in writing and via e-mail. The report
must include a:

1. full account of the incident

2. statement from student(s) involved

3. statement from teacher/proctor

4. any other supporting documents

II. Student accused of academic misconduct must

1. provide a statement containing relevant information in regards to allegations of academic misconduct, in writing and
via e-mail

III. Academic Honesty and Integrity Board will investigate a case of suspected academic misconduct only when there is clear
evidence to justify a suspicion of wrongdoing. The Board will:

1. decide whether to dismiss or uphold the allegation
2. e-mail the decision reached by the Board to the Head of School, Principal, IB
Coordinator, and Dean of Students

IV. After the board makes a decision, the IB Coordinator writes his/her own statement. The report must

1. explain what guidance on academic honesty is given to all students
2. provide relevant information: explanation of accusation, board’s determination, supporting evidence, and
consequences.

Consequences

Students found to have engaged in academic misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action as well as academic penalties, as outlined
below.

First Offense

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● Referral will be sent to the Dean of Students and Academic Honesty and Integrity Board
● Teacher will contact parent or guardian and explain consequences for present and subsequent offenses
● Student will receive a zero on the assignment and re-do the assigned task again
● Academic Detention

Second Offense

● Referral will be sent to the Dean of Students and Academic Honesty and Integrity Board
● Teacher will contact parent or guardian to explain the consequences for present and subsequent offenses
● Student will receive a zero on the assignment and re-do the assigned task again
● Counselor will inform all of the student’s teachers
● Students will lose all privileges for one academic quarter, which includes but is not limited to participating in extracurricular

activities, dances, and game admissions.
● Academic Detention

Third Offense

● Referral will be sent to the Dean of Students and Academic Honesty and Integrity Board
● Administrator will meet with parent or guardian, student and teacher
● Student will receive a zero on the assignment and re-do the assigned task again
● Student will not receive recognition as an I.B. candidate or course option student
● Counselor will inform all of the student’s teachers
● A student who has committed at least three offenses of the Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy will have a notice placed in

the student’s permanent record.
● Student will lose all privileges for the remainder of the academic school year, which includes but is not limited to participating

in extracurricular activities, dances, and game admissions.
● Academic Detention

At International High School, administrators and teachers understand and firmly believe that academic dishonesty damages the ethical
character of a student and undermines the integrity of the IB Learner profile.

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PERMISSION FORM for FIELD TRIPS
2016 - 2017

PERMISSION FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIP ATTENDANCE

Description of the Activity:

Field trips may consist of a variety of community outings (i.e. libraries, local school programs, museums, special events,
parks, shows, etc. that International High School teachers and staff have deemed educational and relevant to the learning
experience and environment for your child.)

TO: International High School of New Orleans

I, the undersigned parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of _____________________________________________; a student
at the International High School of New Orleans, request that my child be permitted to engage in the educational
activities set forth below as sanctioned by International High School of New Orleans. I also understand that any fees
paid for field trips are non-refundable.

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
2016 – 2017

All electronic devices used during the day (during class/instructional time/lunch/PE) is prohibited (Bulletin 741, page
43). The Principal or designee has the authority to implement policies regarding any electronic device. Any unauthorized
use or display of any electronic device during the day (during class/instructional time/lunch/PE), will be confiscated.

Disciplinary measures shall result in the following procedures for violation of this policy:

● First infraction will result in the confiscation of any electronic device for five (5) days
● Second infraction will result in a confiscation for 30 days
● Third infraction will result in a confiscation of the device for the remainder of the school year, and loss of privilege

of bringing a cell phone or any other electronic device to school for the remainder of the school year.
● Confiscated electronic devices will be returned ONLY to a parent or guardian when the confiscation period have

expired.

● The Principal or designee maintains the right to search confiscated electronic devices to make an accurate
assessment of the nature of the disruption and its risk to others.

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STUDENT INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
2016 – 2017

The International High School of New Orleans provides its students the privilege of accessing the Internet over its computer
network and at their home/other Internet access points. The computer network is intended to promote educational excellence and
to locally and globally share educational resources. Students will access and transmit information over the Internet or network
for educational purposes. It is the intent of the International High School of New Orleans to: (a) prevent the transmission of or
access to inappropriate material by means of Internet, electronic mail or other forms of electronic communications; (b) prevent
unauthorized and malicious attempts to access valuable network resources; and (c) prevent unauthorized disclosure, use and
dissemination of personal identification information. However, once the student has left the school grounds it is the
parent/guardian’s responsibility to monitor their child’s internet use.

I. Access to Inappropriate Material On or Off School Grounds

The International High School of New Orleans shall use technology protection measures (or “Internet filters”) to prevent access
to inappropriate material. The technology protection measures shall be applied to avoid visual depictions of material deemed
obscene or pornographic, or any material deemed inappropriate for this educational setting.

II. While using a computer on any internet network, students:

1. SHALL NOT give out names, phone numbers, addresses or any personal information about themselves unless they are

completing an application pre-approved by a IHS NOLA staff member;

2. SHALL NOT engage in activities that violate or are prohibited by local, state or federal laws;

3. SHALL NOT use the Internet to send or receive messages that discriminate against others;

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4. SHALL NOT use abusive language or profanity over the Internet;
5. SHALL NOT transmit any electronic textual, visual, written, or oral communication with the malicious and willful

intent to coerce, abuse, torment, or intimidate a person

6. SHALL always be polite and respectful of others;
7. SHALL communicate with caution; Keep in mind:

➢ privacy cannot be guaranteed in a network environment

➢ you cannot tell the age or the sex of the person with whom you are communicating

➢ you cannot always be sure you are being told the truth

➢ you should think carefully about what you say and how you say it.

8. SHOULD report any problem to a IHS NOLA staff member immediately;

III. Inappropriate Internet Network Usage

Accessing the Internet through the International High School’s network is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate network
usages will result in disciplinary actions. The International High School of New Orleans shall take actions to uphold the
safety and security of users on its network.
Any student can be found in violation of network usages if she or he:

1. uses e-mail and other forms for direct electronic communication including instant messaging systems is

prohibited unless authorized and directly supervised by a teacher;

2. uses any form of electronic communication for the purpose cyber bullying, or to communicate indecent, vulgar, lewd,

slanderous, abusive, threatening, sexually harassing, or terrorizing messages;

3. posts any e-mail or other messages or materials on school or the Internet that are indecent, vulgar, lewd, slanderous,

abusive, threatening, sexually harassing, or terrorizing;

4. posts personal information about themselves, (last name, addresses, or telephone numbers) or any other person;
5. abuses or wastes network resources through frivolous and non-educational use or send chain letters or annoying or

unnecessary letters to large numbers of people;

6. accesses over the Internet visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic, or harmful to minors;
7. attempts to gain unauthorized access, including so-called "hacking" or otherwise compromise any computer or network

security or engage in any illegal activities on the Internet, including willfully introducing a computer virus, worm, or

other harmful program to the network;

8. violates copyright law and fair use guidelines; plagiarizes or otherwise uses copyrighted material without permission;

does not cite the source of information accessed over the Internet;

9. makes any purchase on the Internet while using school equipment or Internet service;

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10. degrades or disrupts the performance of equipment, operating system or network;
11. invades the privacy of individuals, sends of hate mail, harasses, or makes discriminatory remarks or participates in other

antisocial behavior;

12. uses an account owned by another user;
13. posts anonymous messages;
14. peruses or otherwise accesses information on manufacturing bombs or other incendiary devices.

Consequences of network use violations include but are not limited to:

1. suspension or revocation of network privileges;
2. suspension or revocation of computer access;
3. school suspension or expulsion;
4. legal action and prosecution by the authorities.

IV. Legal Issues

Copyright/Trademark – According to the Copyright Act of 1976, “Fair Use” means that you may freely use any information
that you legally find on the network as long as you do so only for educational purposes.

Plagiarism – Plagiarism is “taking ideas or writings from another person and offering them as your own”. Credit should always
be given to the person who created the article or the idea. The student who leads readers to believe that what they are reading is
the student’s original work when it is not is guilty of plagiarism.

The Law – Students are advised that they are subject to all federal, state, and local laws if they access the computer network for
inappropriate or illegal purposes.

AGREEMENTS:

I (and my parent/guardian) have read the Acceptable Use Policy. By signing the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement Form, I
agree to abide by the rules stated in this policy. I understand that the use of the Internet or network is a privilege and if found in
violation of any of the rules stated in this policy, I will be subject to any of the disciplinary actions listed in Section III of this
policy. I understand that the International High School of New Orleans will, to the fullest extent, try to block or filter harmful
information from be accessed over the network, but it is not responsible for any inappropriate content accessed while using the
network.

I (and my parent/guardian) understand that it is the responsibility of the parent to monitor my internet usage outside of school.
The school is held harmless of any and all internet based activity conducted by the student while off school grounds. I
understand that if found in violation of the acceptable use policy while off school grounds the computer will be confiscated and I
will be subject to further disciplinary action not limited to suspension, expulsion and/or arrest.

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Parent Concerns
In compliance with R.S. 17:172, all concerns should be directed to Sean Wilson, Head of School, at International High School
at 727 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA 70130 or emailed to [email protected]. The chart below provides parents and
students with an overview of the protocol for advancing appeals, concerns and complaints.

Process for Parental Appeals, Concerns and Complaints

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Steps 1 & 2
:: School Level ::
Step 1: Teacher, Staff or Advisor most directly involved
Step 2: Dean of School Culture, or
Student Support, Assistant Head of School

:: Principal Level::

Step 3: Parent, Teacher, Staff or Advisor must Contact the
Principal to discuss the matter.

Mr. Logan Crowe [email protected]
504.613.5703

Step 4
::Head of School Level::
Mr. Sean Wilson, Head of School
[email protected]

504.613.5708

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2016-17 Parent-Student Handbook Acknowledgement

I have been notified that I may access a copy of the Student and Family Handbook on the school’s website (ihsnola.org). I am aware that I am
responsible for reading the handbook in its entirety and for knowing the contents of the handbook. As a student of IHSNO, I must follow the Parent
Student Handbook and its Policies not limited to but including the following:

TITLE 1 SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT 2016 - 2017

The staff of International High School of New Orleans and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by
Title I Part A of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students
will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a
partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

________ I consent ________ I do not consent
_________________________________________________________________________
ACADEMIC HONESTY & INTEGRITY POLICY 2016 – 2017

International High School of New Orleans expects all students to abide by ethical academic standards. According to International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program Guidelines Academic Honesty in the IB Educational Context, academic honesty is “making knowledge, understanding and
thinking transparent”. The purpose of IHS Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy is to provide students, parents, teachers, and faculty with

regulations that promote academic honesty in defining what constitutes academic integrity and academic misconduct; establish clear procedures in

the event that academic dishonesty and misconduct occurs; describe the rights, roles, and responsibilities of all members of the school community;

and hold all members of International High School of New Orleans accountable to the Principled core value of the IB learner profile. At

International High School, administrators and teachers understand and firmly believe that academic dishonesty damages the ethical character of a

student and undermines the integrity of the IB Learner profile.

________ I consent ________ I do not consent
_________________________________________________________________________
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY 2016 – 2017

All electronic devices used during the day (during class/instructional time/lunch/PE) is prohibited. The Principal or designee has the authority to

implement policies regarding any electronic device. Any unauthorized use or display of any electronic device during the day (during

class/instructional time/lunch/PE), will be confiscated.

________ I consent ________ I do not consent
_________________________________________________________________________
STUDENT INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 2016 – 2017

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The International High School of New Orleans provides its students the privilege of accessing the Internet over its computer network and at their
home/other Internet access points.
I (and my parent/guardian) have read the Acceptable Use Policy. By signing the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement, I agree to abide by the rules
stated in this policy. I understand that the use of the Internet or network is a privilege and if found in violation of any of the rules stated in this
policy, I will be subject to any of the disciplinary actions listed in Section III of this policy. I understand that the International High School of New
Orleans will, to the fullest extent, try to block or filter harmful information from be accessed over the network, but it is not responsible for any
inappropriate content accessed while using the network.
I (and my parent/guardian) understand that it is the responsibility of the parent to monitor my internet usage outside of school. The school is held
harmless of any and all internet based activity conducted by the student while off school grounds. I understand that if found in violation of the
acceptable use policy while off school grounds the computer will be confiscated and I will be subject to further disciplinary action not limited to
suspension, expulsion and/or arrest.

________ I consent ________ I do not consent
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Name of Student Signature of Student Grade

_____________________________ _________________________________ ______________
Name of Parent/Guardian Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

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